Sonny Oate Lake No 2 Dam in Upshur, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1977 with a height of 23 feet and a length of 336 feet.
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The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 120 acre-feet. The dam is located on TR-Clear Creek and is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
Despite its relatively small size, Sonny Oate Lake No 2 Dam has a high hazard potential rating due to its location and the potential risk it poses. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is limited information available on emergency preparedness and risk management measures in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sonny Oate Lake No 2 Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned dam in Texas. The dam's design and construction details, as well as its regulatory oversight and risk assessment, offer valuable insights into the management of water resources and infrastructure in the region. Further research and analysis of this dam could provide important lessons for improving the safety and resilience of similar structures in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
336 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
212 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City
|
132cfs |
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
|
498cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Rabbit Ck At Kilgore
|
40cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Old Camp
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camp Mabey
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Camp Gilmont
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